John Francis Delong
M, #6093, b. 24 April 1770, d. 4 April 1840
| Father* | George Delong b. c 1745, d. c 1820 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth "Jane" Ward b. 1748, d. c 27 Aug 1818 |
| CAUTION* | John Francis Delong has the following CAUTIONARY INFORMATION: I'm using a caution "tag" here to catch your attention to additional notes compiled by Karen.1 | |
| Birth* | 24 April 1770 | He was born on 24 April 1770 at Fannett Twnshp, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Some people have Fannett Twnshp in what was then Cumberland Co. and is now Franklin Co. and others have down York Co but nobody has cited a source that can be verified. The date had to come from somewhere originally, but what is that source? |
| Marriage* | between 1793 and 1795 | He married Sarah Winteringer between 1793 and 1795 again, there are no verifiable sources - one person says Philadelpha, another says Cumberland Co. She is said to be the daughter of Bernard Winterringer and Sarah Chatwin. |
| Will* | 13 March 1840 | John Francis Delong left a will on 13 March 1840 at Beaver Twnshp, Guernsey Co., Ohio; I got the will from a freepages website that no longer exists. In the name of God, Amen, I, John DeLong of Beaver Township, Guernsey County, State of Ohio, being weak of body, but sound of mind and memory, blessed be God for his mercies. bearing in mind, that it is appointedunto all men once to die and the time being uncertain. I therefore do make, ordain, establish and declare, this my last will and testament. Principally and first of all, I command my soul to God, who gave it,and my body to be buried in a decent and Christian manner, at the discretion of my executors. And after paying my lawful debts anddefraying my funeral expenses I will and dispose of any worldly effectsas follows. Viz: I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah DeLong, East half of the North East quarter in Section nine, in Township eight, of Range _____ seven, together with the West half of the North Eastquarter of Section three, in Township and Range aforesaid, to have and tohold, occupy and continue and enjoy during her Natural life and at herdemise, to be sold and equally divided among any children now living. Viz: John DeLong, William DeLong, Nathan DeLong, Thomas DeLong,Elizabeth, wife of David Cline, Effy, wife of William Windal , Mary, wifeof Christopher Gallagher, Ann, wife of George Morgan and Nancy, wife ofJared Jones. Likewise I will and bequeath to my beloved wife aforesaid, such of my personal property as she may wish to keep, for her own proper use and the balance to be sold and assets to be disposed as my Executors may think proper. I likewise will and bequeath unto my beloved Grand-children - - John Carpenter and Sarah, widow of William Arich deceased, each the sum of one dollar. I likewise will and bequeath unto my beloved grand-children,William DeLong, Jane DeLong, Sarah DeLong, Avarilla DeLong, DelilahDeLong, children of my son George DeLong deceased, each the sum of one dollar. And I do hereby ordain and appoint my beloved wife Sarah DeLong, Executrix and my beloved son Thomas DeLong Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void and to all intents and purposes of no effect, all gifts, grants, wills and bequests by me heretofore made. In testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty. John DeLong. [ Signed ] Signed and acknowledged in presence of us, year and day above written. Isaac Atkinson. Thos. Owings. |
| Death* | 4 April 1840 | He died on 4 April 1840 at Batesville (Beaver Twnshp), Noble Co., Ohio, at age 69.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried at Catholic Cemetery, Noble Co., Ohio. |
| Relationships | 4th great-granduncle of Kathryn Ann Rhinehart 2nd great-granduncle of Estella Mae 'Peggy' Ferrell |
Family | Sarah Winteringer | |
| Last Edited | 29 Jan 2005 |
Citations
- [S1611] "email from Karen to Kathryn," e-mail message from Karen Feisel, e-mail address to Kathryn Bassett, Dec 2004+.